Freyman v. Division of Highways

Claimant brought this action for vehicle damage sustained when his daughter was driving his vehicle on 1-81 and she drove over debris that had fallen from the Rock Cliff Drive Bridge.1 The Rock Cliff Drive Bridge over this portion of 1-81 is maintained by respondent in Berkeley County. The Court is of the opinion to make an award in this claim for the reasons more fully set forth below.

The incident giving rise to this claim occurred on May 14, 1999, at approximately 5:45 p.m. On the evening in question, claimant’s daughter, Michelle Freyman, along with her five-year old son, were traveling in…